NEW AUSTRALIAN CRICKET CAPTAIN
I congratulate Steve Waugh on his appointment as Australia's
new cricket captain. It is an excellent choice.
Steve Waugh has made a remarkable contribution to Australian cricket
over a long period. His batting performance has been quite outstanding.
He has worked loyally and studiously with two previous Australian
captains, Allan Border and Mark Taylor. I am sure that he will lead
the Australian test team with great distinction in the West Indies
and in subsequent test series.
I also congratulate Shane Warne on his appointment as Vice Captain.
All Australians will wish the One Day team well in their encounter
with England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne tonight.
12 February 1999
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